| Author |
Riera i Bertran, Joaquim, 1848-1924 |
| Title |
Escenas de la vida pagesa
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| Original Publication |
Barcelona: Imprenta de la Renaixensa, 1878.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
editor digital: Joan Queralt Gil
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| Summary |
"Escenas de la vida pagesa" by Joaquim Riera i Bertran is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book depicts the lives of rural Catalan villagers, focusing on their customs, celebrations, and the intricate relationships that bind the community. The main character in the opening portion is Uncle Toni, a jovial village mayor, who prepares for the festivities of Roser, surrounded by townsfolk from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively celebration in the village, where Uncle Toni enthusiastically addresses the attendees to emphasize the importance of dance and merriment during the Roser festival. As the villagers engage in discussions about musical bands and revelry, the atmosphere is filled with excitement. The narrative quickly shifts to a series of social dynamics, highlighting interactions between various characters, including the young women vying for attention and the comical pursuits of the local authorities. Amidst the preparations, humor and tension build with the arrival of an unexpected complication involving a distressed girl fleeing from an undesirable suitor, setting the stage for unfolding drama amidst the festive backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Catalan |
| LoC Class |
PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Catalan literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75037 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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